French Onion Soup is always a good idea! Onions, bread, and FireFly Farms Cabra LaMancha gooey, melty cheese are the mains in this timeless dish and once you peel and slice the onions, the rest is effortless! Even better, while the onions slowly braise in the oven… the delicious smell will transport you to Parisian…
Beef
Our Bourguignon
As soon as the chill of autumn arrives, we make our favorite stew… Beef Bourguignon. Our version and a Sunday Supper staple in our house is well worth the wait for the cold weather months. Make sure to shop for the groceries the day before so you can take your time as you prepare this…
Mom’s Meatballs
Just be gentle when you mix, form and cook this deliciousness… the less handling the better! Enjoy… Ingredients… 1 cup stale breadcrumbs + 2 cups stale breadcrumbs for rolling 1 lb. ground beef, preferably chuck with a high amount of fat content 1 lb. ground pork shoulder 1 small onion, peeled and grated on the…
Oven-Braised Pot Roast
Equipment… Large heavy gauged pan with a tight-fitting lid like a Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Ingredients… 3 pound beef chuck roast Enough olive oil to cover the bottom of pan 2 yellow or red onions, sliced thickly 1 cup red wine Enough beef stock to come halfway up the sides of the meat 2…
Ravioli…
If you have eggs, flour, semolina and leftover something in your Mise en Fridge… you can make homemade ravioli!!! We stuffed these with leftover pot roast and Parmesan! See our Fault-proof Pasta Dough recipe below… Ingredients… 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1+ cup Semolina 3 extra large eggs, lightly beaten a drizzle of extra-virgin olive…
Full of Flavor Hanger
At least 1/2 hour ahead marinate 3 lbs. of hanger steak with… The zest of 2 limes 1 jalapeno, seeds and pulp removed, sliced thinly ½ red onion, peeled and sliced thinly 1 serving spoon of chopped garlic 1 large nub of ginger, peeled and grated finely Freshly ground peppercorns “The Mediterranean Way’s” Honey Ginger White Balsamic…
Grilled Jalapeno Skirt Steak
Ingredients… 2 lbs. Wagshal’s Skirt Steak, each piece about the same thickness 4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely Zest of one lime Extra virgin olive oil, enough to barely cover meat 1 whole Jalapeno, sliced into thin rounds Handful of fresh cilantro, stems removed Maldon Sea Salt Flakes Freshly ground black peppercorns To Make… Place…
Winter Comfort Pot Roast
We wouldn’t get through winter without this “warm you up, stick to you bones” pot roast dinner. So flavorful and so good… be sure to make enough for leftover sandwiches the next day or for hungry eaters that might stop by. Always source pure, well marbled, air chilled beef chuck like Wagshal’s pictured here… Equipment……
Grilled Bone-in Sirloin Steak, Arugula, Shaved Pecorino
For this Just Simply… Cuisine recipe… we grill Wagshal’s Bone-in, Dry-Aged Prime Sirloin to a medium-rare doneness. Just before serving we slice it thinly and drape our sirloin over a bed of fresh arugula. To finish we anoint all with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice and garnish with shaved Pecorino and…
Our Osso Buco…
Our Osso Buco… made with Wagshal’s veal shanks braised in wine, vegetables and herbs… changes each time we make it. We’ll use what’s in season and what’s left in our fridge. This version starts with leeks and mushrooms instead of traditional recipes calling for celery and carrots. Rosemary, garlic and chile de arbol are also added…
Veal Braised in Vinegar with Spinach Ravioli
We made this one in class last evening. It’s definite keeper! The veal dish is a version of an Andrea Consoli’s “Cooking Classes in Rome” recipe. And the pasta? It’s a “by memory” adaptation of an unforgettable day making raviolis with our new friends in the Maremma region of Tuscany. A DELICIOUS combination of seasonal ingredients…
Stuffed Center-Cut Bone-In Breast of Veal
Have your Wagshal’s butcher trim a 6 pound, 4 rib, center-cut, bone-in veal breast of excess fat, cut a pocket into it and crack the large, flat chine bone to which the ribs are attached to make carving easier. Hector did an AMAZING job at the Market yesterday for this Just Simply… Cuisine recipe!!! Remove your…